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Iraq calls on UNESCO to include Babylon on World Heritage List

The Walls of Babylon and the Temple of Bel (Or Babel) by 19th-century illustrator William Simpson – influenced by early archaeological investigations [Wikipedia]

February 26, 2019 at 11:26 am

Iraqi President Barham Salih yesterday called on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to include the ancient city of Babylon on the World Heritage List, the Anadolu Agency reported.

A statement by the Iraqi presidency said Salih made the request during a meeting with UNESCO Director Audrey Azoulay in France.

According to the statement, Barham discussed with Azoulay UNESCO’s efforts in the fields of wiping out illiteracy and providing opportunities for workers in the scientific research field as well as educational developments and giving priority to researchers looking for scholarships.

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